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Generator Safety
Generator Safety 11.05.2020 Seasonal Safety,
  • blackouts, brownouts, Disaster Safety, Hurricanes, Severe Weather

When used properly, portable and standby generators are a great option to provide backup power during brownouts or blackouts. Learn how to use generators safely.Read More

Power Outages
Power Outages 09.18.2020 Seasonal Safety,
  • blackouts, brownouts, Disaster Safety, Hurricanes, power outages, Severe Weather

Power outages can lead to more than just your lights going out. Forcing sensitive electronics to shutdown unexpectedly can result in data loss or damage to electrical systems. When power returns, a...Read More

Brownouts
Brownouts 09.18.2020 Seasonal Safety,
  • blackout, brownouts, Disaster Safety, Hurricane, power outages, Severe Weather

Brownouts are an intentional or unintentional drop in voltage from utilities or other power sources that can cause damage to your home’s electronics. Brownouts can cause damage to insulation and cause...Read More

Winter Downed Power Lines
Winter Downed Power Lines 12.09.2019 Seasonal Safety,
  • Disaster Safety, Electrical Safety During Natural Disaster, Overhead Power Line Safety

As temperatures drop and winter storms blow through, make sure you are aware of your surroundings whenever venturing outside. Heavy winds, snowfall, and ice are more than capable of bringing down utility...Read More

Overhead Power Line Car Crash
Overhead Power Line Car Crash 10.17.2019 Home Safety,
  • Disaster Safety, Overhead Power Line Safety

If you’re ever in an accident that involves a utility pole and a downed power line, always consider the line and vehicle to be live and dangerous. If you’re in the vehicle, stay put, and warn others...Read More

Overhead Power Line Contact - Workplace Safety
Overhead Power Line Contact - Workplace Safety 10.17.2019 Workplace Safety,
  • Disaster Safety, Overhead Power Line Safety, Workplace Safety

Overhead power lines cause 40% of all electrically related fatalities, in the workplace. A majority of these accidents occur with workers that have little to no electrical safety training. That’s why...Read More

Commercial Electrical Safety During Disasters
Commercial Electrical Safety During Disasters 04.05.2019 Workplace Safety,
  • Disaster Safety, Electrical Safety During Natural Disasters, National Electrical Safety Month

While we can’t prevent natural disasters from impacting our communities, we can ensure our businesses are electrically safe before and after a storm.Read More

Consumer Electrical Safety During Disasters
Consumer Electrical Safety During Disasters 04.05.2019 Home Safety,
  • Disaster Safety, Electrical Safety During Natural Disasters, National Electrical Safety Month

Electricity drives the modern world and we often take it for granted. And if a natural disaster occurs, there’s a few things to remember to stay electrically safe during the storm.Read More

Prepare Your Business and Recover From a Natural Disaster
Prepare Your Business and Recover From a Natural Disaster 03.28.2019 Seasonal Safety,
  • Disaster Safety, Electrical Safety During Natural Disasters, National Electrical Safety Month, NESM

While we can't prevent natural disasters, we can ensure our businesses are electrically safe before and after the storm. Practicing electrical safety and being prepared can lead to a smooth recovery...Read More

Downed Power Line Safety - Always Assume Downed Lines are Live
Downed Power Line Safety - Always Assume Downed Lines are Live 03.27.2019 Seasonal Safety,
  • Disaster Safety, National Electrical Safety Month, NESM, Overhead Power Line Safety

Downed power lines can be deadly. Always assume a downed power line is live and avoid approaching them or anything near them. Always assume all downed lines are live.Read More

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